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Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord (NMS)

eDH Procedure Code

LAB3441 Drug Screen, Umbilical Cord

Collection Information

Collect at least 10 grams or 6 inches of umbilical cord (approximately the length of an adult hand). Drain and discard any blood. Rinse the exterior of the cord segment with normal saline or sterile water. Pat the cord dry and place in container for transport.

Specimen Information

Specimen Type Specimen Source Acceptable Containers Minimum Test Volume (mL)
Tissue Umbilical Cord SterCont-R 10.0

Shipping and Handling

Processing Instructions: Store at refrigerated temperature.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A

Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: Undetermined
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days

Test Components

Component LOINC Code
DRUG SCREEN UMBILICAL CORD (NMS)

CPT Code(s)

80307

Performing Lab Section

Sendouts

Performing Lab(s)

REF LAB NMS